The Brown Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree is a one-year (summer – fall – spring) full-time degree that provides students with the analytical foundation and management tools they need to tackle the policy problems of today. The program prepares students for careers spanning public service, all levels of government, NGOs, foundations, and the private sector.

In addition to core courses, students will choose a policy specialization. Students typically identify their specialization after the summer term, though many students will come to Brown with a policy area in mind.